Connecticut DMV Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is They are not allowed to buy alcohol, consume alcohol or be in possession of alcohol.

You are not allowed to buy alcohol, consume alcohol or be in possession of alcohol unless you are 21 years of age.

Not quite. The answer is for both the DUI conviction and the refusal.

If you refuse a test of your blood alcohol content (BAC) but are charged with DUI anyway, your refusal can be used as evidence against you in court. If you're convicted of DUI, you will face penalties for both the DUI conviction and the refusal. [Alcohol and the Law, Your License and Law, 1. Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual],

Source: CGS § 14-227b

Not quite. The answer is you may be issued a citation.

If your driver's license says you must wear corrective lenses and you are stopped by a law enforcement officer while you're not wearing them, you may be issued a citation.

Not quite. The answer is Sleep

Stimulants, exercise, and music can help keep you awake, but the best remedy for drowsiness is sleep. If you're getting 9 hours of sleep and still feel tired, consult a physician.

Not quite. The answer is Car A must yield to its right.

When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at about the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield to its right. Here, Car A must yield to Car B.

Source: Right-of-Way, Chapter 4: Road Safety, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is $50,000

In Connecticut, the minimum vehicle liability insurance requirements are as follows: $25,000 for the bodily injuries of one person per accident, $50,000 for the bodily injuries of all persons per accident, and $25,000 for property damage per accident.

Source: Connecticut Vehicle Insurance Requirements, http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=1523&q=251214

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Under Connecticut law, the penalties for underage DUI are the same as for adult DUI. For a first offense, the penalties include a fine of $500 – $1,000; a jail sentence of between 48 hours and six months or community service for 100 hours; license suspension for 45 days; and installation of an ignition interlock device (IID) in the driver's vehicle for one year. The IID will monitor the driver's breath alcohol content (BrAC) and prevent the vehicle from starting if the BrAC exceeds a preset limit. Finally, three points will be added to his or her driving record. [Alcohol and the Law, Your License and Law, 3. Driving Behaviors, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual], [CGS § 14-227a], [CGS § 14-227g],

Source: RCSA 14-137a-5

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

It is illegal for a minor between the ages of fifteen and twenty-one to be in possession of alcohol, consuming alcohol, attempting to purchase or purchasing alcohol, or having a BAC of 0.02% or greater.

Not quite. The answer is 60 days.

A driver under 21 years of age who is convicted of possessing alcohol while on a public street or roadway will be fined $200 – $500, and his or her license will be suspended for 60 days.

Source: "Minors Possessing Alcohol," Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, https://portal.ct.gov/DMV/Suspension/Suspension/Minors-Possessing-Alcohol

Not quite. The answer is All of the above.

Once you drink alcohol, it enters your bloodstream and starts affecting all of your bodily processes, such as coordination, self-control, and reaction time. The only "cure" to alcohol's affect on your brain is to wait until it exits your bloodstream.

Not quite. The answer is 0.08%

A driver of any age will be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) if his or her blood alcohol content (BAC) is found to be 0.08% or more while driving. A driver under 21 years of age will be arrested if his or her BAC is found to be 0.02% or more while driving. [Alcohol and the Law, Your License and Law, 1. Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual],

Source: CGS § 14-227a

Not quite. The answer is In all of the above situations

Bicyclists are considered vehicles when operated on roadways. Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as car drivers. You must yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist who is (1) in an intersection that you are approaching, (2) in a bicycle lane that intersects your road, or (3) in a bicycle lane that you plan to turn across. At intersections without signs or signals, the same right-of-way rules apply to bicycles as to motor vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is come to a complete stop and then yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles on the road you are entering.

If you are entering a main road from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must stop before the crosswalk or sidewalk and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles before you may proceed.

Not quite. The answer is Type of alcohol

Type of alcohol does not affect blood alcohol concentration. Standard servings of each type of alcohol all contain the same amount.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above answers are correct.

Alcohol can affect your concentration, reaction time, and judgment.

Not quite. The answer is Any of the above

If you plan to consume alcohol, also plan to use public transportation, a taxi, or a designated driver to get home.

Not quite. The answer is Adult drivers may use a hands-free cell phone while driving.

If you are an adult driver and absolutely have to use your phone, it is better to use a speaker phone/hands-free device while driving. Using mobile phones while driving is not recommended and forbidden by law in some states.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Alcohol, some illegal drugs, some prescription medications, and some over-the-counter medications can cause drowsiness, sedation, or impaired coordination, which may impair your ability to drive. Some prescription drugs can affect your reflexes, judgment, vision, and alertness in ways similar to alcohol. If you are unsure of the effects of a particular medication, check the warning label or ask your pharmacist or doctor.

Source: Drugs and Driving, Drinking and Driving, 3. Driving Behaviors, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Even a small amount of alcohol can reduce a driver's reflexes, driving skill, and negatively affects depth perception.

Not quite. The answer is Drunk driving

According to the National Safety Council, every 33 minutes someone dies in an alcohol-related crash. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from 16 to 24. Statistics indicated that US drivers drank too much and got behind the wheel about 112 million times in 2010.